Several Umno leaders, who were speculated to challenge Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for the presidency following the party's lukewarm performance in the 15th general election (GE15), have decided against it.
Among them is Umno vice-president cum Bera MP Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
"The political scenario has changed. I'm also certain that Ismail Sabri will not go for the presidency, more so as he's no longer the prime minister.
"After Umno's disastrous showing at the GE15, party leaders just want to focus on unifying the party," a source close to Ismail Sabri told Malaysiakini.
The source added that several Umno division leaders who were previously against Zahid are now rallying behind the latter and have ceased calls for the Bagan Datuk MP to step down.
Among them is Umno vice-president cum Bera MP Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
"The political scenario has changed. I'm also certain that Ismail Sabri will not go for the presidency, more so as he's no longer the prime minister.
"After Umno's disastrous showing at the GE15, party leaders just want to focus on unifying the party," a source close to Ismail Sabri told Malaysiakini.
The source added that several Umno division leaders who were previously against Zahid are now rallying behind the latter and have ceased calls for the Bagan Datuk MP to step down.
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